Epitomizing the rise of the counterculture and its subsequent musical revolution, the Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Stratocaster captures the look, feel, and tone of one of the model’s most celebrated junctures. Featuring a smoothly contoured alder body, this Strat conforms to your frame with painstaking precision. You’ll bask in the time-accurate tactility of this Strat’s authentic Early ’60s C-shaped neck, which is reinforced by an old-school 7.25-inch-radius, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with vintage-tall frets. Plug in, and this solidbody electric guitar rivals real-world vintage specimens, courtesy of three custom-spec’d vintage-style single-coil Strat pickups, enabling you to harness the powerful punch and crystal-clear articulation that mark the mythical early-1960s season. You also get a bountiful constellation of period-precise hardware, comprising Fender’s tried-and-true synchronized tremolo and matching vintage-style tuning machines. A 3-ply mint green pickguard, a vintage white switch tip and control knobs, and an era-correct headstock logo round out this stellar retro-style Stratocaster. Step into the authentic spirit and legendary sound of a bygone era — the Vintera III Early ’60s Stratocaster puts Fender’s storied legacy right in your hands.

Fender Vintera III Early '60s Stratocaster at a Glance:

• Alder Body
• Maple neck with 7.25" Radius Round-Laminated Rosewood Fingerboard and Vintage Tall Frets
• Early '60s "C"-Shaped Neck
• Vintage-Style Early '60s Pickups
• Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles
• Vintage-Style Tuning Machines
• Era-Correct Details

Vintera III: own a piece of Fullerton history

The Vintera III lineup takes you back to Fender’s formative age of guitar innovation, reviving the brand’s most beloved instruments with component-level vintage accuracy. These historic guitars and basses spotlight pivotal eras of Fender production, from the gold-tinged Strats of the late 1950s to the block-bound Jazz Basses of the early 1970s. Each model is crafted with era-accurate pickups, a vintage-spec neck, and traditional Fender hardware — in essence, these are Leo Fender and company’s groundbreaking creations realized exactly as they were first envisioned decades ago. Rest assured that when you pick up a Vintera III instrument, you’re playing the guitars and basses that shaped music history.

Early-’60s playing comfort, refined to perfection

During the early 1960s, Fender introduced rosewood fingerboards, providing discerning players with an entirely new playing feel. Also, the early ’60s saw the debut of 3-ply mint green pickguards, which contributed to the model’s growing aesthetic appeal. The Fender Vintera III Early ’60s Stratocaster reflects these design elements, showcasing a contoured alder body that fits like the proverbial glove. Moreover, this Strat boasts a comfortably rounded Early ’60s C-shaped neck, which starts off slim at the nut and thickens slightly as you approach the 12th fret. You also get a vintage-style 7.25-inch-radius, round-laminated rosewood fingerboard, crowned with vintage-tall frets that allow for enthusiastic string bending without fretting out. Lastly, the Vintera III Early ’60s Strat features a vintage-style synchronized tremolo with bent-steel saddles and matching tuning machines, offering authentic aesthetics and superior tuning precision.

Pure Strat chime and articulation

Music Experience’s guitar aficionados consider early-’60s Strats to be among the most sought-after models in Fender history, thanks at least in part to their ear-grabbing alnico-fueled sound. Equipped with vintage-style Early ’60s single-coil Strat pickups, the Vintera III Early ’60s Stratocaster re-creates these iconic tones with picture-perfect brilliance. No matter what you plug it into, this stunning solidbody electric guitar delivers a bright, articulate sound, bolstered by the glassy clarity that defined this golden era of Fender craftsmanship. Tying it all together are a Master Volume knob, two Tone knobs, and flexible 5-way switching, providing you with a universe of potential tones to explore.

What Fender Says...

The Fender® Vintera III series delivers meticulously crafted vintage recreations that capture the authentic look, feel, and tone of iconic Fender guitars from the '50s, '60s, and '70s. The Vintera® III Early '60s Stratocaster® features an alder body paired with a maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, delivering that unmistakable Fender sound brimming with punch and crystal-clear articulation. The authentic early '60s “C”-shaped neck profile offers an instantly familiar playing experience that feels natural in your hands, while the 7.25" radius fingerboard with vintage-tall frets ensures supreme comfort and outstanding feel. At its heart, three meticulously crafted vintage-style early '60s single-coil pickups capture the bright, chimey tones that established Fender's reputation during this pivotal era. The vintage-style synchronized tremolo system provides effortless pitch manipulation, while period-correct vintage-style tuning machines deliver authentic looks with superior tuning precision. Embrace the authentic vintage spirit and legendary sound of Vintera® III – where every detail tells the story.

Alder Body

A classic Fender tonewood known for resonance, punch and clarity, alder has a balanced and lively tone with beefy mids and a robust low-end.

Maple Neck with 7.25”-Radius Rosewood Fingerboard and 21 Vintage Tall Frets

The 7.25” radius fingerboard provides vintage comfort and feel, while vintage-tall frets provide slightly more height than vintage for big bends and wide vibrato.

Early ‘60s “C” Shaped Neck

This classic '60s shape is comfortably rounded and starts off slim at the nut, thickening slightly toward the 12th fret.

Vintage-Style Early ‘60s Pickups

These early '60s spec pickups capture the bright, articulate tone and glassy clarity that defined this golden era of Fender craftsmanship.

Vintage-Style Synchronized Tremolo with Bent Steel Saddles

One of our most innovative designs, this six-point tremolo offers proper intonation, full adjustability and easy access to classic vibrato sounds.

Vintage-Style Tuning Machines

These tuning machines offer the look and feel of vintage machines with a finer gear ratio and enhanced tuning stability.